Guys, I just got back from my DIY public land loper hunt in southern Idaho. First time I have ever hunted lopers and I have lived in this state my entire life.... It was awesome, all spot an stock or ambush type hunting for me. My cousin took me to his old elk honey hole that he always had seen lopers in. He filmed my entire hunt for 6 days. Water was everywhere so we didnt bother with it. We saw a few other antelope hunters but they were either on private ground hunting out of blinds or driving around in their pickups on public land. We didnt see a soul where were hiked up into..it was great! I had a blast, its a hunt I recommend every bowhunter try. We hiked between 5000, and 8000 feet while hunting 1 herd and then half a dozen or so loaner bucks and bachelor bucks ... I missed two different shots, bothshooting low, I really had a hard time gaging the distance in the open country. Hard headed as I am sometimes..I thought It would be no problem..down there in that open country estimating range.. boy was I wrong! All I have ever hunted in thick timber. I really needed a range finder...so I bought one today..anyway, I couldnt have asked for more and If I would have did my job I would have a filled tag.. I learned a good lesson. Its one of the coolest bowhunts I have ever tried..I am definately going back next summer. I got my rookie antelope feet wet, and look forward to the next time make the trip. A rifle hunt would have been a piece of cake...

Good luck to all you guys, I hope you drill one!